SHEESHABLES #5

What document is required for most shipments intended for export, whether subject to export duty or not?

• Import Declaration

• Export Permit

• Export Declaration

• Certificate of Origin

Which of the following is NOT a required piece of information in an Export Declaration?

• Name of the exporter

• Country and Port of destination/discharge

• Harmonized System (HS) code of the goods

• Date of loading

In what format should Export Declarations be lodged?

• Manually at the customs office

• Electronically through the Bureau's automated system

• Via email to the Export Division

• Through a customs broker

Which group within the Bureau of Customs is responsible for providing the IT infrastructure for electronic processing of Export Declarations?

• Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS)

• Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG)

• Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG)

• Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG)

Which of the following shipments would typically be covered by a Special Permit to Load (SPL) instead of an Export Declaration?

• Commercial shipment of electronics

• Personal effects of a returning resident

• Empty containers

• Foodstuff for export

Can a Special Permit to Load (SPL) be issued for human remains?

• Yes, it is a valid use of the SPL.

• No, a Death Certificate is required instead.

• Yes, but only if accompanied by a medical certificate.

• No, a special permit for human remains is required.

Which type of shipment would NOT be eligible for a Special Permit to Load (SPL)?

• Misrouted baggage

• Diplomatic shipments

• Regular export of manufactured goods

• Documents with no commercial value

True or False: The application and processing procedures for a Special Permit to Load (SPL) are the same as those for an Export Declaration.

• True

• False

What is the primary requirement for exporting regulated goods under Philippine customs regulations?

• Obtaining a special permit from the Bureau of Customs

• Paying additional export duties and taxes

• Registering with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

• Securing necessary export declaration, clearances, licenses, and other requirements before exportation

What document certifies the origin of goods for export?

• Bill of Lading (BL)

• Export Permit

• Certificate of Origin (CO)

• Commercial Invoice